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# AI, ex-Soviet engineers, and the Holy Grail of rocketry: Inside the bold bet to rival SpaceX - Fast Company

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**Published:** July 6, 2026  
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## Overview

AI, ex-Soviet engineers, and the Holy Grail of rocketry: Inside the bold bet to rival SpaceX    Fast Company

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